FRIDGE Act of 2025

# FRIDGE Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** The FRIDGE Act (Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act) would expand a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to help build better food storage and transportation infrastructure in developing countries. Specifically, it would fund technical assistance projects—like needs assessments, training, and planning—to improve refrigeration and cold storage systems ("cold chain" capacity) and port facilities in new and developing markets overseas. The goal is to prevent U.S. agricultural products from spoiling or being damaged during export and to create new markets for American farm goods. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily benefits U.S.

farmers and agricultural exporters by helping ensure their products reach foreign markets in good condition and by opening new export opportunities. Foreign trade organizations and developing countries receiving technical assistance would also be affected. The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the USDA agency that runs this program, would oversee the expanded initiative. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (S. 1119), meaning it has been introduced in the Senate but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full chamber. It was sponsored by Senator Jim Banks (R-Indiana).